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ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
Energy technologies research spans a broad spectrum—from biomass processing to
power electronics optimization.
Chemical and biochemical engineering research includes:
■ Air quality engineering
■ Biomass processing for fuel
■ Decision theory and climate model uncertainty
Electrical and computer engineering and engineering physics projects include:
■ Computational electromagnetics
■ Femtosecond pulses
■ Microfabricated magnetic components using nanomaterials
■ Passive high-frequency power components
■ Semiconductor devices and opto-electronics
Materials and mechanical systems engineering research includes:
■ Alloys for high-temperature power applications
■ High-power density magnetic components
■ Intermetallic compounds
■ Nanostructured magnetic materials
■ Magnetohydrodynamics
■ Pulse electro-thermal de-icing
■ Thermal spraying
■ Wear of nanomaterials
Full descriptions of these and other active projects in Energy Technologies are at:
engineering.dartmouth.edu/research/energy-technologies/
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COMPLEX SYSTEMS
Complex systems research investigates the challenges of large, complex engineered
systems such as computer networks, social networks, smart robots, living cells, energy
infrastructure, and the near-Earth space environment.
Active projects in biomedical, chemical, and biochemical engineering include:
■ Accuracy and uncertainty of model predictions
■ Agent-based modeling of energy systems and international climate policy
■ Bayesian networks of socio-environmental interactions
■ Process design and evaluation for sustainability
■ Resource and environmental analysis of industrial processes
■ Social and biological indicators of sustainability
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